Court Watch: Judge Questions Felony Robbery Claim, Reduces Bail in Yolo Case
Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg ordered the release of an accused individual on their own recognizance, overriding the initial $50,000 bail amount.... Read more.
Prison Communication Cost Removal Improves Rehabilitation, Study Finds
A new report from Worth Rises finds that providing free phone calls in prisons and jails has saved families over $622 million, increased communication, improved... Read more.
UCSF Reaches $300K Settlement over Disability Accommodation Dispute
The California Civil Rights Department reached a $300,000 settlement with the University of California San Francisco over allegations that the university failed... Read more.
NYC Criminal Legal System Shows Uneven Administration, Report Finds
A new report from John Jay College's Data Collaborative for Justice finds wide disparities in arrests, prosecution decisions, bail practices and sentencing outcomes... Read more.
Court Watch: Clerical Confusion Delays Bond Reinstatement in Yolo County Court
An arraignment hearing in Yolo County Superior Court was disrupted due to confusion over bond reinstatement, caused by clerical inconsistencies and a court system... Read more.
120+ Civil Society Groups Warn of Human Rights Risks Ahead of 2026 World Cup in U.S.
More than 120 civil society organizations have issued a travel advisory warning that individuals traveling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup... Read more.
San Francisco Man Found Not Guilty After Flawed Investigation and Trial
Pierre Constant was acquitted of all charges after spending 18 months in jail for an attack allegedly committed, with allegations of police misconduct and prosecutorial... Read more.
Court Watch: Defense Questions Prosecution’s Delay in Refiling Charges
The prosecution has decided to refile charges in a Yolo County Superior Court case, leading to a two-week delay for the accused to return for arraignment and trial... Read more.
California Officials Warn Misclassified E-Bikes May Pose Safety, Legal Risks
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and multiple district attorneys have issued a consumer alert warning that many vehicles marketed as electric bicycles may not... Read more.
Reich Warns Likely Dhillon AG Nomination Signals Reversal of Civil Rights Enforcement
Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich argues that Harmeet Dhillon's potential nomination as Attorney General signals a shift away from civil rights enforcement,... Read more.